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Cape Town is the most popular vacation destination in South Africa. Cape Town is a wonderful city of contrasts; on the one side you get a dramatic beauty of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, while on the other you can enjoy a cosmopolitan city life, with some culture and history thrown in for good measure. Cape Town is able to cater for a wide spectrum of visitors, from business travellers to holiday makers, and even senior citizens and families. When visiting Cape Town you enjoy a wide variety of attractions and activities, from the majestic and world famous Table Mountain, to the prolific Robben Island and Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. Travelers to the Mother City will be astonished at the beauty and diversity of this enchanting city.
Cape Town is a world in one country. Here you will find a host of attractions and activities to suit absolutely any traveler. Affectionately referred to as 'The Mother City' by locals and foreigners alike, Cape Town is without a doubt the most visited and most popular city in South Africa. With Table Mountain at the helm, guests are welcomed to Cape Town by a wonderful kaleidoscope of rhythms, colours, cultures and smells to entice your senses. Nowhere else in the country will you experience such cultural diversity. From the fragrant aromas of Cape Malay cooking, to the taste of exquisite wine, Cape Town offers a sensory experience to remember.
Strolling around Cape Town, you will be able to enjoy sightings of some of the most popular attractions. Guests visiting the city can enjoy a unique historical experience, an important one being Robben Island, the notorious prison where former president Nelson Mandela was held captive for 18 years. This is an inspiring and humbling experience, guaranteed to offer you a clearer insight into the struggle of Apartheid.
For a less dramatic but equally exciting experience, Cape Town and its people are well known of their somewhat laid back attitude. The city is home to a wonderful array of venues to please the younger, trendier set. The nightlife in Cape Town ranks among the best in the world, from world class restaurants and street cafes, to clubs, bars and pubs to suit a wide variety of party revelers.
Shopaholics have no fear, because Cape Town is home to some up market shopping venues, including the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, Canal Walk and Cavendish Square. Cape Town is shopping heaven. Enjoy browsing through some of the top local and international boutiques, before stopping at a restaurant for a lunch.
But what exactly is Cape Town most famous for? Well, the beaches of course. Beaches and Cape Town goes hand in hand, and no trip to the Mother City is complete without descending on one of the popular beaches. There is certainly a beach for every taste, from trendy spots like Camps Bay and Clifton, to the more family orientated beaches of Muizenberg.
Must see attractions in Cape Town
- Table Mountain
- Robben Island
- Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
- V&A Waterfront
- Cape Point
- Beaches of Cape Town
- Table Mountain National Park
- Cape Winelands towns of Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek
- Ratanga Junction Theme Park
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